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3. 5. 6. 7. The Orono Planning Commission reviewed this application on August 21,2000 and recommended approval by a vote of 5 to 0. 4. The Planning Commission made the following findings of fact: A.The excavation of fill and creation of an open water wildlife pond will result in an improved or upgraded wetland providing greater surface runoff detention and habitat for wildlife. B.Approximately 1600 yards of fill will be removed from the existing wetland creating approximately 16,000 s.f, of surface area. C. Fill removed from the existing wetland will remain on the property. The City Council finds that the conditions existing on this property are peculiar to it and do not apply generally to other property in this zoning district; that granting the variance would not adversely affect traffic conditions, light, air, nor pose a fire hazard or other danger to neighboring property; would not merely serve as a convenience to the applicants, but is necessary to alleviate a demonstrable hardship or difficulty; is necessary to preserve a substantial property right of the applicants; and would be in keeping with the spirit and intent of the Zoning Code and Comprehensive Plan of the City. The City Council finds that granting a conditional u.se permit to allow creation of a wildlife habitat pond would not to be detrimental to the health, safety or general welfare of the public, would not adversely affect light, air nor pose a fire hazard or other danger to neighboring properties, nor will it depreciate surrounding property values and that the proposed level of use of the property will be in keeping with the intent and objectives of the Zoning Code and Comprehensive Plan r he City. The City' Council has considered this application including the findings and recommendations of the Planning Commission, reports by City Staff, comments by the applicants and the effect of the proposed variances on the health, safety and welfare of the community. Page 2 of 5